How to Make Christmas Cards and Stationery

Everyone loves receiving Christmas cards. Yuletide greetings help us keep family and friends close to our heart during the holidays.

This year why not make your own Christmas cards for an extra-special touch? Even just adding little handmade details -- family photographs, elegant handcrafted embellishments -- will go a long way. In this article, we'll show you how to make lovely cards that will be cherished by all who receive them.

People spend so much time and energy creating their Christmas cards that you'll want to show them off during Christmas season. Coming up with creative ways to display the Christmas cards you receive can be just as much fun as making your own cards. From ribbon displays to featuring your cards under glass on a coffee table, the unique suggestions you'll find here might spark even more ideas.

When December rolls around, you're probably going to decorate your Christmas tree. It makes sense as the Christmas tree is one of the most recognized symbols of Christmas. So why not embellish your holiday cards with one? In this section, you'll find many different ways to use this holiday greenery in your handmade Christmas cards.

It may be cold outside, but it will feel warm inside when your friends and family receive these cheery snowman-themed Christmas cards. With easy step-by-step instructions, we'll show you how to make these adorable cards. There are even great ideas for making cute snowman stationery to use anytime during the winter. Click to this section to learn how to make them.

Make the holiday season even merrier with these adorable Christmas cards. From a card that looks like a handmade cross stitch to crafty and practical Christmas recipe cards, you're sure to elicit wows from your friends with these homemade delights. Learn how to make merry Christmas cards in this section.

Do your best to brighten up someone's day with these delightful jeweled Christmas cards. We've chosen angels and stars to embellish these cards, but the options are endless once you start bedazzling. Click to this section to learn how to make these stationery gems.

Remember, displaying cards you receive from others is often a craft unto itself. See the next page for great ideas on displaying holiday cards.